Yesterday I sent out some feedback to a person I have just completed a coaching assignment with. I was honest, spoke from the heart and wrote quite a lot. Clicking on send I could not help but wonder if I had been to extensive and perhaps the receiver would be overwhelmed. Today I got the response. She loved it! Like always when someone requests feedback and you speak true she thanked me for the gift and returned some feedback to me. This makes me smile. Such a simple thing and it’s even free! The only problem? Feedback is addictive!

At a recent dinner with a close friend we both shared some of our personal fears and secrets. By opening up and being vulnerable we were able to support each other. It felt amazing to connect yet again with someone on a deeper level and just reminds me of how important it is to stay true and authentic to yourself. Most of us have layers of masks he hide behind but until we allow yourselves to peek out and be vulnerable we will never really get to know anyone. It’s a risk but the reward is so much worth it!

A friend of mine recently reiterated this valuable advice and this time it finally sank in. After having (trying to) take responsibility for my parents careers and my brothers studies I finally realized the absurdity in it all and decided to let go! I immediately felt so much more energized and can now support them when they ask for help instead of serving them my solutions. Thanks Tom!